The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed great sorrow over the unexpected demise of one of its dedicated members, Hanny Sherry Ayittey
In an official statement, the National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, described the loss of the former fisheries minister as a significant blow to the party, leaving them devastated.
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According to the NDC, “The death of the hardworking and selfless Hon. Dr. Sherry Ayittey has robbed the party, the country, and her family, of yet another elder whose sterling contributions to nation-building span well over a generation in the history of Ghana.”
“We in the NDC are particularly devastated by this sudden and unexpected blow, and at the appropriate time, we shall demonstrate our gratitude to her for her love of nation and party,” portions of the statement added.
Sherry’s family announced her passing in a press release issued on Saturday, July 22, but did not give details as to the cause of death. She was aged 75.
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The party says they “console themselves and her family and request for strength and fortitude for her family and friends as preparations are made towards her funeral.”
“Auntie Sherry, rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, former President John Dramani Mahama and his wife Madam Lordina Mahama and Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson have paid tribute to the late former minister.
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Madam Hanny Sherry Ayittey, prior to her demise, was the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development under the administration of former prsident Mahama.
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